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PRESIDENT OF INDIA HOSTS KING OF CAMBODIA; SAYS THERE IS NEED TO MAKE EFFORTS TO INCREASE TOURISM AND PEOPLE TO PEOPLE CONTACTS FOR FURTHER ELEVATING OUR BILATERAL RELATIONS
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu received H.M. Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, the King of Cambodia at Rashtrapati Bhavan today . The President also hosted a banquet in his honour.
Welcoming King Sihamoni on his first visit to India, the President said that his visit demonstrates the importance that Cambodia attaches to its ties with India. She said that India and Cambodia share a rich and vibrant relationship. We value our shared history, and consider Cambodia as our civilizational sister country.
The President noted that there is great potential for further growth in trade and investment between India and Cambodia. She said that India is keen to further elevate its defence relations with Cambodia. She also emphasised on the need to make efforts to increase tourism and people-to-people contacts for further elevating bilateral relations between the two countries.
The President said that India in its presidency of G-20 has been spearheading the interest of developing countries of the Global South. She appreciated the participation of Prime Minister Hun Sen in the inaugural session of the Voice of Global South Summit in February this year. She congratulated Cambodia for successfully completing the Chairmanship of ASEAN last year.
Subsequently, in her banquet speech, the President said that India is privileged to partner Cambodia on its quest for nation building through capacity building, development of human resources, and providing assistance for socio-economic projects. She said that India is a believer in the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which means The World Is One Family. She added that the multifaceted ties between India and Cambodia, and the august presence of His Majesty at Rashtrapati Bhavan with us today, are beautiful expressions of this age-old concept.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Success story – Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy scheme of NSSH provides subsidy for procurement of Plant & Machinery / equipment to the SC-ST MSEs of manufacturing and service sector
Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy scheme of NSSH provides subsidy for procurement of Plant & Machinery / equipment to the SC-ST MSEs of manufacturing and service sector. Here is the story of Laldingliana from Mizoram who has taken maximum benefit from the scheme.
Laldingllana, from Thakthing Bazar, Aizawi. Mizoram is a successful entrepreneur running his enterprise for the last 5 years, providing employment to more than 12 people. During the initial phase of his venture, he faced multiple challenges such as access to capital for initial investment, quality of product produced, marketing strategies, etc. Laldingliana was then introduced to the NSSH scheme through NSSHO Guwahati. Under NSSH, he has benefitted from Special Credit Linked Subsidy Schemes of National SC-ST Hub wherein he availed capital subsidy amounting to Rs 25 Lakhs for the purchase of plant & machinery. This credit assistance has enhanced his capacity and expanded his business by adding seven new machines for printing and packaging. With this professional augmentation. Now he desires to diversify his business into digital publication, 3D printing. and specialized packaging. NSSH is playing an instrumental role by connecting with the relevant training institute for domain-specific skill development training and marketing assistance through the Special Marketing Assistance Scheme and other related sub-schemes of the NSSH.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates and lays foundation stones for 572 km of National Highway projects worth Rs.12981 crore in Uttar Pradesh
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 572 km of National Highway projects at a cost of Rs.12981 crore in Kaushambi, Ayodhya and Basti in Uttar Pradesh.
Shri Gadkari Inaugurated and laid foundation Stone of 6 NH Projects worth Rs 2659 Crore in Kaushambi. In Ayodhya he laid foundation stone of 6 NH Projects worth Rs 8,698 Crore and in Basti the Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stone of 3 NH Projects worth Rs 1,624 crore.
The construction of 84 Kosi Parikrama Marg in Ayodhya will facilitate the devotees and encourage religious tourism. With the construction of Ayodhya Ring Road, the traffic congestion issues will be resolved. Important pilgrimage sites Prayagraj Chitrakoot Kaushambi and Shringverpur Dham will get connected with the construction of Lord Shri Ram Van Gaman Marg.
With the construction of NH-233, the birthplace of Lord Buddha at Lumbini will be connected with Varanasi and Sarnath.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Existing FCRA Account Holders given more time till 30.06.2021 to open “FCRA Account” in designated New Delhi Branch of State Bank of India
The Ministry of Home Affairs  has permitted existing Foreign Contribution  Act  account holders to open their “FCRA Account” in the New Delhi Main Branch  of the State Bank of India , 11 Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001 up to 30.06.2021. After that date they shall not be eligible to receive foreign contribution in any account other than the “FCRA Account” opened in the NDMB.
The MHA has said in a Public Notice which is available on www.fcraonline.nic.in, that all persons/NGOs/Associations who already have been granted a certificate of registration or prior permission by the Central Government, should note that they shall not receive any foreign contribution in any account other than the designated “FCRA Account” opened at the NDMB of the SBI, 11 Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001 from the date of opening of such account or 01.07.2021, whichever is earlier.
Existing FCRA Account Holders were earlier given time till 31.03.2021 to open their FCRA account in the NDMB under the amended Section 17 of the FCRA, 2010. The amended section had come into effect on September 29, 2020. The extension in time has been given in view of the exigencies arising out of the COVID-19 situation and to ensure smooth transition by NGOs to the amended FCRA regime
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates the awardees of National Panchayat Awards
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the awardees of National Panchayat Awards.
Responding to the tweet by Union Minister for Rural Development, Shri Giriraj Singh, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“देश के गांवों के विकास में अहम भूमिका निभाने वाले इन विजेताओं को बहुत-बहुत बधाई। आपका सेवाभाव और समर्पण देशवासियों को प्रेरित करने वाला है।”
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Works under MGNREGA mitigate sufferings of unemployed labourers in the region
Chandigarh, May 24, 2020
To mitigate sufferings due to lockdown in the light of COVID-19, a large number of unemployed labourers have been given work under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act  in the region. With further relaxations in activities after the recent order of the Ministry of Home Affairs on 17th May 2020, works under the scheme will ensure the employment needs of labourers till the situation stabilizes. In Una, Himachal Pradesh, these works have come as a reprieve for labourers as they start working for ground water harvesting tank for community irrigation purposes. Sushma from Kamalpur in Haryana while thanking the Government of India said that she has received work under MGNREGA programme

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Under the “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan”, the Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has recently announced that an additional Rs 40,000 crore will now allocated under MGNREGS. Paramjit Singh from SAS Nagar district in Punjab said that works under the scheme have been going well in his village and this additional allocation will ensure employment for the needy.

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The additional allocation will generate nearly 300 crore person days in total addressing need for more work including returning migrant workers in Monsoon season as well. Creation of larger number of durable and livelihood assets including water conservation assets will boost the rural economy through higher production.
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Ministry of Railways
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister for Railways and Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, reviews the progress of Bangalore Suburban Railway Project.
The project should be planned in futuristic manner to incorporate the growing needs of city like Bengaluru.
Suburban Project should be based on Make In India policy and boost Atma Nirbhar Bharat mission.
Total length of the project is 148 km and costs Rs. 15767 crore .
Project to be completed by 2026.
Project was sanctioned by Cabinet on 21st October 2020.
Shri Piyush Goyal Minister for Railways and Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution today reviewed the progress of Bangalore Suburban Railway Project.
The Minister said that The project should be planned in futuristic manner to incorporate the growing needs of city like Bengaluru.
He said that Suburban Project should be based on Make In India policy and boost Atma Nirbhar Bharat mission.
The meeting attended by Senior officials of Railway Board and Government of Karnataka.
It may be noted that Government of India had approved the Ministry of Railways’ proposal for construction of Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project Project  in Bangalore City in the month of October.2020.
The project envisages construction of 4 Suburban Rail Corridors with a total route length of 148.17 kms. The project will be implemented by Rail Infrastructure Development Company  Limited , a Joint Venture company set up by Ministry of Railways with Government of Karnataka as a special purpose vehicle. The project is proposed to be completed in 6 years at an estimated cost of Rs. 15,767 crores.
The project envisions creation of a dedicated Suburban Railway system in Bengaluru city to provide a safe, accessible and comfortable mode of public transport. The project will ease traffic congestion, enhance rural-urban connectivity and provide a cleaner mobility solution to lakhs of daily commuters. It will provide an economic, efficient and eco-friendly transit alternative to the Garden City of Bengaluru. It will alleviate the massive transport problem of Bengaluru and link all parts of the city in a seamless fashion. By providing rapid connectivity to Bangalore International Airport, IT Hubs and the Commercial centres, the rail-based network will boost productivity and growth by reducing commuting time.
It will integrate multiple modes of transport like the Metro, Railways and bus transport by constructing interchange hubs. This will ensure smooth and seamless mode of transport to lakhs of daily commuters.
The project is expected to benefit the people by providing a safe, efficient and environment friendly transport system, Reduction in commuting time, Reduced fuel consumption, Reduction in capex on road infrastructure , Reduction in pollution and accident, Enhanced Transit Oriented Development  , Increase in value of land bank in the corridor and generate additional revenue and Creation of jobs etc.
The project is expected to be completed by 2026.
Ministry of Home Affairs
National Flag to be flown at half mast in Delhi and Capitals of all States and Union Territories on October 9th on buildings where it is regularly flown as Mark of Respect to Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, who has passed away
The Government of India announces with profound sorrow the death of Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on October 8, 2020 in New Delhi.
As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, it has been decided that the National Flag will be flown at half mast in Delhi and the Capitals of all States and Union Territories where it is regularly flown, on October 9, 2020 and on the day of the funeral, at the place where the funeral takes place. It has also been decided that a State Funeral will be accorded to the departed dignitary.
The date, time and venue of the funeral will be intimated later.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Educational Institutions in Puducherry hosts Swachhata related programs
The spirit of swachhata is quite high these days as the Swachhata Pakhwada- Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 campaign is peaking across the nation. Citizens across the length & width of the country are engaged in and enthralled by the mass movement for sanitation during the fortnight-long pakhwada. People are already gearing up for the ‘Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Sath’ citizen-led shramdaan for swachhata slated for 1st October 2023. As appealed by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi to dedicate one hour to swachhata and do shramdaan from 10 am on 1st October to pay the swachhanjali to Bapu on the eve of his Jayanti. It is heartening to witness over 13 crore citizens participating in the Swachhata Pakhwada.
Joining in swachhata drives, are various reputed educational institutes in Puducherry. A Swachhata Hi Seva 2023- Youth vs Garbage - Source Segregation Awareness Orientation Programme was conducted at St. Patrick Higher Sec School in Oulgaret. The housekeeping staff of the school, underwent an Information, Education and Communication session during the event. They were made aware about effective techniques about source segregation of waste as well as waste management. Also, over 1,000 students were in attendance, who were explained the importance of source segregation and overall sanitation and took a swachhata pledge too. Additionally, blue bin and compost bins were distributed in the school. St. Patrick Higher Secondary School was declared a 'Zero Waste Campus'.
Following the event at St. Patrick Hr Sec School, similar events were held at Muthuratnam High School and later at Indira Gandhi Government Higher Secondary School, Indiranagar falling under the aegis of the same municipality. Students took keen interest in the awareness programme and expressed their eagerness to learn more about best practices of sanitation and how they can put them to best use in day-to-day life.
It is imperative to spread the message of swachhata and make sure that it reaches every nook and corner of the country to inspire conscious and large-scale public participation and mobilization to galvanize the Jan Andolan for swachhata. It is of utmost importance to foster a sense of responsibility among common citizens, especially young kids and school/college students so that the habit of swachhata can be inculcated at a young age.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Labour Ministry joins the nationwide initiative to celebrate "Ek Taareekh Ek Ghanta under Swachhata Hi Seva  2023
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath, officers and staff of the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment and all the Organizations under the Ministry came together to perform Shramdaan. The event, inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, aims to promote cleanliness and community service.
Smt. Arti Ahuja, Secretary, Labour and Employment presided over a special cleanliness programme under ‘Ek Taarikh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ organised at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi today. This initiative has seen active participation of around 90 Officers and staff of the Ministry and general public.
The ‘Shramdaan’ was preceded by the ‘Swachhta Shapath’ administered by Sh. Ramesh Krishnamurthi, Additional Secretary (labour & Employment as a demonstration of Ministry’s commitment to the cause of Garbage Free India.
The Ministry, through its attached, subordinate and field offices organized more than 600 cleanliness events across the nation on 1st October 2023 at 10:00AM on the eve of the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. These events witnessed significant participation of the general public from the local communities.
During the 'Swachhata Hi Seva'  Pakhwada being celebrated from 15th September to 2nd October 2023, the Ministry, through the organisations working under it, has undertaken around 656 activities/ programs, wherein about 19,224 people have participated. This includes participation by 5042 people in Shramdaan and 7582 people in mass mobilization, contributing 27,829 Man Hours.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
198.09 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,14,475
Active cases stand at 0.26%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.53%
12,456 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,28,91,933
13,086 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
86.44 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,51,312 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Communications
47th Regional Level Dak Adalat in the Office of the Postmaster General on March 30
Last date for receipt of complaint is 12.03.2021
Goa : 2nd March 2021
Postal Services form an integral part of the socio economic life of the country, touching the lives of virtually every citizen. While the Department of Posts strives its best to render the service to the fullest satisfaction of its customers, communication gaps and service faults do occasionally happen, giving rise to grievances and complaints. In order to redress such grievances/complaints in an effective manner, the Department periodically organizes Adalats where the functionaries of the Department meet the aggrieved customers, gather details about their complaints and try to settle them at the earliest.
The Postmaster General, Goa Region, Panaji 403001 will be holding the 47th Regional Level Dak Adalat on 30.03.2021 at 11:00 Hrs in the Office of the Postmaster General, Goa Region, Panaji 403001.
Complaints/Grievances regarding Postal Services pertaining to the Goa Region, which have not been settled within 6 weeks will be entertained in the Dak Adalat. The complaints relating to Mails, Speed Post, Counter Services, Savings Banks and non payment of money orders will be considered. Complaints raised should contain details like the dates, names and designations of the officers to whom the original complaint was addressed etc. Interested customers may send their complaint regarding postal services in duplicate to Shri K.Balaraju, Secretary, Dak Adalat & Asstt Director Postal Services, Office of Postmaster General, Goa Region, Panaji 403001. Last date for receipt of complaint is 12.03.2021.
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Ministry of Finance
Two foreign nationals held at IGI Airport with heroin worth around Rs 68 crore
On the basis of suspicion, two Ugandan nationals coming from Entebebe via Doha by flight QR-578 were intercepted by air customs officers at IGI Airport here today. During search of the checked in bags of the two passengers, total 51 pouches containing 9.8 kg  of white powdery substance, suspected to be narcotics was recovered. When this material was subjected to diagnostic test, prima facie it appears to contain commercial quantity of heroin, valued at Rs 68 crore .
In view of the above, it is clear that the saidpassengers had violated provisions of section 8 of the NDPS act, 1985 and had committed offence punishable under section 21, section 23 and section 29 of NDPS act 1985 read along with provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. It is one of the biggest detection of heroin/narcotics at any international airport in the country. Further investigation in the matter is under process.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘7.06% GS 2028’,  ‘7.26% GS 2033’ and  ‘7.30% GS 2053’
The Government of India  has announced the sale  of  “7.06% Government Security 2028” for a notified amount of Rs. 8,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.26% Government Security 2033” for a notified amount of Rs. 14,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method and  “7.30% Government Security 2053” for a notified amount of Rs. 11,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs. 2,000 crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on July 14, 2023 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on July 14, 2023. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on July 14, 2023  and payment by successful bidders will be on July 17, 2023 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate and lay foundation stone of key projects of power and urban sector in Kerala on 19th February
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of key projects of power and urban sector in Kerala on 19th February 2021 at 4:30 PM via video conferencing. Chief Minister of Kerala, along with Union Ministers of State  for Power and New & Renewable Energy, and Housing & Urban Affairs, will also be present on the occasion.
Pugalur - Thrissur Power Transmission Project
Prime Minister will inaugurate the 320 KV Pugalur  - Thrissur  power transmission project. It is a Voltage Source Convertor  based High Voltage Direct Current  Project and has India's first HVDC link featuring state-of-the-art VSC technology. Built at a cost of Rs 5070 crores, it will facilitate transfer of 2000 MW power from the western region and help meet the growth in load for the people of Kerala. This VSC based system features integration of HVDC XLPE  cable with overhead lines which saves right-of-way as well as has 35-40% less land footprint compared to conventional HVDC system.
Kasaragod Solar Power Project
Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the 50 MW Kasaragod Solar Power Project. It has been developed under the National Solar Energy Mission. Set up over 250 acres of land spread across Paivalike, Meenja and Chippar villages of Kasaragod district, it has been built with Central Government’s investment of around Rs. 280 crores.
Integrated Command and Control Centre
Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Integrated Command and Control Centre at Thiruvananthapuram. Projected to be built at a cost of Rs 94 crores, it is being set up to host Smart Solutions for Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, and will act as a common point of action during emergency situations to facilitate coordinated action.
Smart Roads Project
Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Smart Roads Project in Thiruvananthapuram. The project, to be undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs 427 crores, envisages converting 37 Kms of existing roads in Thiruvananthapuram to world class smart roads by bringing all overhead utilities underneath and undertaking road and junction improvements.
Water Treatment Plant at Aruvikkara
Prime Minister will inaugurate the 75 MLD  Water Treatment Plant at Aruvikkara, built under the AMRUT Mission. It will boost supply of drinking water to people of Thiruvananthapuram and help avoid disruption of drinking water supply to the city in the event of maintenance work in the existing treatment plants in Aruvikkara.